O’Fallon Illuminated Christmas Parade — 6-9 p.m. Saturday, O’Fallon. An old-fashioned illuminated Christmas parade will lead Santa Claus into O’Fallon. It starts at East 5th Street and ends at Oak and West First St. (In case of rain, it will be held Dec. 5.) Santa will be Santa’s Hut after the parade.

Coulterville’s Christmas Walk — nightly Saturday through Dec. 27, downtown Coulterville. Free. Half-mile walk through a display of a million lights and 400 Christmas figurines, featuting a walk through Candyland game. Free refreshments and activities every from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 15 animated displays including Santa’s Playland. Check out the Miniature Ceramic Christmas Village (more than 300 pieces), grab a snack or make a craft at the North pole, enjoy free refreshments around the bonfire.

Taking Shelter at the Fort — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Fort de Chartres, 1350 Illinois 155, 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. See what life was like for 1700s travelers taking shelter at the fort. Historic re-enactors will portray militia and families from Ste. Genevieve, Mo., returning home from a journey to New Orleans. They will roast a turkey, make dishes from 18th century recipes and pass the time with shooting contests. A donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children or $10 per family is suggested.

Santa at Edwardsville City Park — 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 28 through Dec. 23. Those who visit on Nov. 28 will get to see Santa arrive at City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Ave. (in front of the Edwardsville Public Library) in a big fire truck, courtesy of the Edwardsville Fire Department. Sponsored by City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department.

Tails, Trails & Twinkles — 5-7 p.m. Sunday, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Barket & Expo begins at 5 p.m. and runs through 5. Pet-friendly vendors will be on hand with opportunities to shop for your four-legged friends. Dogs must be on leashes. Dogs only. Bring your family and dogs for a walk through the Way of Lights, with Scotty leading the way, at 5:30 p.m. Free admission.

Emanuele Fontanini at the Shrine — 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Gift Shop, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville. Fontanini is one of the fourth-generation family members now leading the celebrated House of Fontanini in Bagni diLuca, Italy. Dominic 2015 Limited Edition Figurine, Nicodemus 2015 Limited Edition Figure, Holy Family 2015 Event Ornament. All figures purchased during the event can be signed.